Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual page 228

American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine
Oil Identification Symbol
This symbol means
that the oil has
been certified by
the American Petro-
leum Institute (API).
The manufacturer
only recommends
API Certified en-
gine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine
oil as the chemicals can damage your en-
gine. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Selection (Gasoline Engine) –
ACEA Categories
For countries that use the ACEA European Oil
Categories for Service Fill Oils, use engine oils
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that meet the requirements of ACEA C3, and
that are approved to Chrysler MS-6395 or Fiat
9.55535-CR1.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) –
Gasoline Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all
operating temperatures. This engine oil im-
proves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel
economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom-
mended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For
information on engine oil filler cap location, refer
to "Engine Compartment" in "Maintaining Your
Vehicle" for further information.
NOTE:
SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Chrysler
MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 may be used
when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting
Chrysler MS-6395 or Fiat 9.55535-CR1 is not
available.
Engine Oil Selection (Diesel Engine)
For best performance and maximum protection
under all types of operating conditions, use
equivalent oil approved to Fiat 9.55535-S1 or
Fiat 9.55535-S3.
Engine Oil Viscosity – Diesel Engine
For best performance and maximum protection
under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer only recommends full synthetic
engine oils approved to MB 228.51, MB 229.31
or MB 229.51 and meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-11106 or Fiat
9.55535–S3
Synthetic Engine Oils – Gasoline Engine
Only
There are a number of engine oils being pro-
moted as either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If
you chose to use such a product, use only those
oils that are approved to Chrysler MS-6395 or
Fiat 9.55535-CR1. Follow the maintenance
schedule that describes your driving type.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly
against the addition of any additives (other than
leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil
is an engineered product and its performance
may be impaired by supplemental additives.
recommends